A POLICE investigation is under way after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash with a car in an East Yorkshire village. The motorcyclist was killed in the accident with the car close to the junction of Greenstiles Lane and Tranby Lane in Swanland.
Both roads were closed to traffic after the crash shortly before 1pm yesterday as police investigators were called to the scene. Last night, villagers spoke of their shock at the death of the victim, who has not yet been identified by police.
Councillor Yvonne Dumsday, of Swanland Parish Council, said: "It does have an impact on the village. We are a close-knit community and very community spirited. It is terrible when something like this happens and the council would like to pass on their condolences."
A Humberside Police spokesman said they were notified by the ambulance service about the accident between the car and the motorbike.
She said: "Sadly, it is confirmed that the motorcycle rider died at the scene."
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James May, director at Home From Home Petcare, opposite the scene of the crash, heard about the accident from a relative who had passed the wreckage minutes after the crash.
He said: "The bike was on the side of the road and the person was on the road. Within a couple of minutes, there was and ambulance and police coming down the road. At one point, there were about five police cars there."
Mr May expressed his sympathy to learn the biker had died in the accident.
"It is such a shame what has happened," he said. "I was very shocked when I heard.
"We don't see much around here and don't see many accidents. When it does occur, it leaves the area shocked."
Tranby Lane, from the junction with the A164 to Kemp Road and Greenstiles Lane, did not reopen until shortly before 6pm last night as police carried out their initial investigation into the cause of the crash.
Mr May said his business, which includes kennels and dog grooming, had been affected by the road closure but his only concern was with the biker and their family.
"A few people have cancelled and it has proved a bit harder for some people to get to us, but it really is small potatoes when you put things into perspective."
Although residents could not recall any serious accidents at the site, Councillor Dumsday said Tranby Lane did have its problems with speeding motorists.
"I have never heard of accidents at that spot before but I know some traffic travels along Tranby Lane far too quickly," she said.
"We don't know what caused this but I know the speed of some of the traffic along there is something residents complain about."
Police are expected to release more details about the accident today. Anyone with information should call 101.
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